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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
android has one or more upgrades to help it excel at its intended functions, but all androids are capable of defending themselves with concentrated bolts of force up close or from a distance.
Despite
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The key to long-distance, virtually instantaneous communication across Khorvaire is House Sivis’s network of message stations. Each station contains at least one speaking stone, which is carved
Sivis message station, a gnome is always on duty by the speaking stone, listening for messages that might come in and transcribing them for delivery to their intended recipients.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Mercane Telepathy. The mercane can communicate telepathically with any other mercane it knows, regardless of the distance between them.Multiattack. The mercane makes three Psi-Imbued Blade attacks
business in Wildspace and the Astral Sea. To a mercane, commerce can take many forms, from the trading of goods and services to the trading of ideas and information. Mercanes are best known, however
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
markings intended to signify rank, achievements, and the identity of the individual’s leader. By these signs, neogi can identify each others’ place in the hierarchy—and they must defer
telepathically with each other at a distance of up to 1 mile. Whenever the charmed target takes damage, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
language to communicate with one another over distance. Each individual typically hunts alone and widely separated from the others to ensure that everyone gets adequate fodder. The leader might
organize members to work together to make a big kill, however. If they succeed, everyone in the group shares the spoils, with the best parts going to those caring for their young.
Girallons’ strange
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
);{"diceNotation":"5d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Orb", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Collapse Distance (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
", "rollAction":"Collapse Distance"}. The seer warps space around one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. That creature must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target, along with
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The bulk of this palace extends deep
, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or an object interacts physically with Demogorgon (for example, by
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
success.
Tracking. For the next 24 hours, the orthon knows the direction and distance to the target, as long as it’s on the same plane of existence. If the target is on a different plane, the orthon
often unaware of being hunted until the orthon strikes. This invisibility can be disrupted when the devil is attacked, however, so a strong counterattack is often the best defense against it.
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Out of the Abyss
form of two serpentine towers, each crowned by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The
of the next round. On his turn, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or object interacts physically with
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
minute or until the target takes damage. Belashyrra can issue telepathic commands to the charmed creature (no action required), which it does its best to obey.
3. Mind-Weakening Ray. The target must
perception. Each creature of Belashyrra’s choice in the lair must make a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the affected creature perceives objects and creatures a short distance from their
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
live like the cats they resemble, naturally curious and at home in playful environments. In other places, tabaxi live as other folk do, not exhibiting the feline behavior the Cat Lord intended
Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Charting a Course Using the map to chart a course from one location to another is unreliable at best. It helps if the characters have visited a destination before, but even that is no guarantee
they’ll end up where they intended. When charting a course through Avernus, ask the player whose character is overseeing navigation to roll two dice: Roll 2d4 if the characters are traveling to an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Speaking Stone Wondrous item, very rare The key to long-distance, virtually instantaneous communication across Khorvaire is House Sivis’s network of message stations. Each station contains at least
they were the target. In a Sivis message station, a gnome is always on duty by the speaking stone, listening for messages that might come in and transcribing them for delivery to their intended recipients.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Joint Effort Players — and especially new players — should keep in mind the amount of creativity and collaboration a company position requires when determining which position is the best fit for
their character. In addition to their various mechanical benefits, the features of each company position are intended to offer players and DMs the opportunity to collaborate on crafting campaign narrative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Maccath the Crimson
Maccath the Crimson
The Arcane Brotherhood is a league of mages based in the city of Luskan at the fabled Hosttower of the Arcane. The Hosttower is an academy for the best
best and brightest when she journeyed to the Hosttower seeking admission. Her knowledge of dragon lore and draconic relics was already vast, but she wanted to know more about the dragons’ magic. Even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Maccath the Crimson Maccath the Crimson The Arcane Brotherhood is a league of mages based in the city of Luskan at the fabled Hosttower of the Arcane. The Hosttower is an academy for the best and
brightest mages of Faerûn. Only the most promising are accepted as members in the Arcane Brotherhood, and only members of the order can study at the Hosttower. Maccath the Crimson was one of those best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Travel in the Domain Visitors to a Domain of Delight are often confounded by the Feywild’s power to distort distance, time, and reality. A traveler might see a hilltop that appears to be a mile away
provides examples. At the end of this routine, the performer and any creatures traveling with them find themselves closer to their intended destination. How much closer is up to the DM, but a shortcut
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
end of the world and explores how these can enliven your campaign. This chapter is intended for the Dungeon Master, though characters might have a connection to the cult as ex-members, or as friends
believe the end really is the end; after the multiverse’s destruction, only a formless void will remain.
Vallez Gax
The Heralds of the Comet is best suited for use as an antagonist in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
longer costs you extra movement. In addition, when you make a running jump, the distance you cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Dexterity modifier. Supreme Sneak Starting at 9th level, you
can improvise the use of items even when they are not intended for you. You ignore all class, race, and level requirements on the use of magic items. Thief’s Reflexes When you reach 17th level, you have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
no longer costs you extra movement. In addition, when you make a running jump, the distance you cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Dexterity modifier. Supreme Sneak Starting at 9th level
you can improvise the use of items even when they are not intended for you. You ignore all class, race, and level requirements on the use of magic items. Thief’s Reflexes When you reach 17th level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dispater The cosmos is a grand game. He who knows its rules the best shall win the prize.
— Dispater
Dispater is the foremost arms dealer of the Nine Hells, and perhaps the greatest weapons
of an imp. The imp wears a leather vest that conceals the message, and the laces of the vest are knitted into the imp’s heart. If the vest is removed by anyone other than the intended recipient, that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
for mapping outdoor environments where travel can go in any direction and calculating distance might be important. A single sheet of hex paper with 5 hexes to the inch is ideal for most maps. Use a
scale for your map that’s best suited to the level of detail you want. Chapter 5 offers more information about creating and mapping wilderness areas.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
(see chapter 3). The Random Undersea Encounters table presents several intriguing options. You can either roll on the table for a random result or choose whichever one works best. Random Undersea
at a depth greater than 200 feet counts as 4 hours. Underwater Visibility Visibility underwater depends on water clarity and the available light. Use the Underwater Encounter Distance table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
body gave out just a short distance from land, and his corpse washed up on the beach with the next tide. If speak with dead is used to communicate with the body, it initially produces incoherent rambling
’ attack shattered his sanity, so that at best he can recount only that the attackers came from the sea, were humanoid in appearance, and had glowing eyes and rotting flesh.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
edge of map 7.1.) A low stone ledge overhangs this eroded area, and shrubs and bushes obscure it from observation at a distance. It takes 10 minutes for characters to search each 10-foot-wide space along
the cliff face. This examination must be done from a distance, using a long spear or a 10-foot pole to poke into the sand and gravel, looking for an opening. Any prodding into the cliff face must be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patrols. The rules for infernal war machines in appendix B are meant to help you adjudicate situations that arise during encounters, but combat involving infernal war machines works best with “theater
(Athletics) check, setting the jump’s DC based on the distance between the two vehicles (as well as other factors, as appropriate). Keep it fun and fast-paced, and push the rules aside when they get in the way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
modifiers. The githyanki ship is 50 feet away from the hammerhead ship and maintains its distance throughout this encounter, attempting to disable the characters’ ship before the githyanki attempt to board it
githyanki ship attacks, with a few examples discussed below. Use your best judgment when adjudicating these tactics, and reward players for great ideas and quick thinking. Using Magic. Certain spells can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Quarry
in broken condition.
The ring of gravel surrounds the statue at a distance of 5 feet, intended to mark a suitably respectful distance from the statue. Believers have a tradition of leaving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
what’s on the page or what the designers intended, D&D is meant to be fun, and the DM is the ringmaster at each game table. The best DMs shape the game on the fly to bring the most delight to their
. RAI. Some of you are especially interested in knowing the intent behind a rule. That’s where RAI comes in: “rules as intended.” This approach is all about what the designers meant when they wrote
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
the designers intended, D&D is meant to be fun, and the DM is the ringmaster at each game table. The best DMs shape the game on the fly to bring the most delight to their players. Such DMs aim for RAF
you are especially interested in knowing the intent behind a rule. That’s where RAI comes in: “rules as intended.” This approach is all about what the designers meant when they wrote something. In a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
extinguishes nonmagical open flames such as torches and campfires. It also makes conversation possible only by yelling, and even then only to a maximum distance of 10 feet. See “Environmental Effects” in
a unique magical property: anything yelled from the top of the crag is said to find the ears of its intended recipient—carried on a shrieking, frigid wind—no matter where in the multiverse that person
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
or more upgrades to help it excel at its intended functions, but all androids are capable of defending themselves with concentrated bolts of force up close or from a distance. Despite an android’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the characters do something unexpected, improvise as best you can while gently steering them toward their main goal. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger to set the stage for the next session, assuming
Doomspace, where the coalition they had intended to join turns out to be a bunch of quarreling factions. They must find a way to unite the factions before attacking the Xaryxian Empire. Part 4: Saviors of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
fight best from afar. Whether they wield arrows or magical rays, these creatures always try to keep a distance from their foes. Brute Brutes are hardy creatures who have lots of hit points and deal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the tome came to Valin. The names Valin has added at the end are those of the oracle’s current and intended victims, as seen in her visions: Alessia Baseer, Valin Sarnaster’s longtime attendant (and
tiefling gladiator (and another of Valin’s golem servants) Mayastan Sadaar, the dragonborn sage Each of the characters, using whatever names they are best known by The sections that follow have more information on Valin Sarnaster’s servants.